Close Menu
  • Login
  • Support Us
  • Newsletter
  • News
  • Features
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
    • Video Games
      • Previews
      • PC
      • PS5
      • Xbox Series X/S
      • Nintendo Switch
      • Xbox One
      • PS4
      • Tabletop
    • Film
    • TV
    • Anime
    • Comics
      • BOOM! Studios
      • Dark Horse Comics
      • DC Comics
      • IDW Publishing
      • Image Comics
      • Indie Comics
      • Marvel Comics
      • Oni-Lion Forge
      • Valiant Comics
      • Vault Comics
  • Podcast
  • More
    • Event Coverage
    • BWT Recommends
    • RSS Feeds
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Support Us
But Why Tho?
RSS Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube
Trending:
  • Features
    Marvel's Spider-Man Secret Lair promotional image

    Get a Look At the Secret Lair x Marvel’s Spider-Man Superdrop

    09/08/2025
    Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions gameplay still

    Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions Is All About Adventure (with Friends)

    09/08/2025
    Chord in Persona 5 The Phantom X

    Now Is The Perfect Time To Jump Back In ‘Persona 5: The Phantom X’

    09/05/2025
    Cosmic Spider-Man card details

    [EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW] The Spider-Man Set Gets A 5-Color Legendary Spider

    09/02/2025
    Lee Corso from College Football GameDay in EA Sports games

    EA Sports Always Understood Lee Corso’s Legacy

    09/01/2025
  • Indie Games
  • K-Dramas
  • Netflix
  • Apple TV+
But Why Tho?
Home » Anime » REVIEW: ‘Trigun Stampede,’ Episode 9 – “Millions Knives”

REVIEW: ‘Trigun Stampede,’ Episode 9 – “Millions Knives”

Charles HartfordBy Charles Hartford03/04/20233 Mins Read
Trigun Stampede Episode 9 - But Why Tho
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

Trigun Stampede Episode 9 - But Why Tho

While last week’s episode brought more to light about Vash’s early years and his motivations, Trigun Stampede Episode 9 looks at his brother Nai, or as he comes to call himself, Millions Knives, and why he seems bent on destroying humanity.

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here

Ever since he first showed up in the present-day story in episode three, Knives has been the big bad haunting Vash’s journey. Up to this point, he has been presented as some kind of maniac that is simply determined to destroy everyone. As the cause of both the colony fleet’s failure and the loss of numerous plants humanity needs to survive on Noman’s Land, his purpose has been fairly straightforward. However, Trigun Stampede Episode 9 brings new layers to the character’s motivations and shines new light on the nature of humanity’s interactions with plants.

As the showed revealed a couple of episodes ago, the plants that power the human settlements are charged by living beings. This episode explores the nature of the creatures, and their existence and presents arguments for whether or not humanity is dispassionately cruel to the creatures, or coexists in a form of symbiosis with them. You can probably guess where Knives falls in the discussion.

Without diving too deeply into the weeds, I will say that Trigun Stampede Episode 9 does a great job of presenting a situation that feels like both sides have merit to their feelings. When you see what Knives witnessed in the past, you can understand why he would have misgivings about humanity. The treatment of plants seems cruel, even if there is an explanation for it.

Even though his motives may bear some understandable elements his methods still do not. In this episode’s brief moments of action, Knives is not just seen killing the humans who would stand in his way, but taking clear joy in it. Studio Orange captures the brutality of how Knives carves up those who don’t even pose a threat to him. It mildly disturbing to watch. Much as when he cheered watching the fleet crash, Knives isn’t just someone trying to preserve his own. He actively wants to hurt humanity. This clash of motives and means puts the character into the same villain space for me as iconic characters like Magneto in his original role as an antagonist. I understand why Knives wants to protect his own and doesn’t trust humans, but how he goes about his agenda makes the character fall short of his noble intentions.

While most of Trigun Stampede Episode 9 focuses on the past, the last stretch of this episode does catch back up with Vash and the gang shortly after they stopped the steamship from destroying the town and orphanage where Wolfwood grew up. This sequence is a fascinating one as it introduces several new elements, as well as expands on who the mysterious masked character who hired Wolfwood is.

Trigun Stampede Episode 9 delivers a lot of background and world-building in a way that is both engaging and entertaining. Everything I learn makes me even more eager to find out more.

Trigun Stampede Episode 9 is streaming on Crunchyroll.

Trigun Stampede Episode 9
  • 9/10
    Rating - 9/10
9/10

TTL;DR

Trigun Stampede Episode 9 delivers a lot of background and world-building in a way that is both engaging and entertaining. Everything I learn makes me even more eager to find out more.

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
Previous ArticleREVIEW: ‘NieR: Automata Ver. 1.1a,’ Episode 6 – “[L]one wolf”
Next Article CAPITAL IRISH FILM FESTIVAL 2023: ‘Aisha’ Explains Without Exploiting
Charles Hartford
  • X (Twitter)

Lifelong geek who enjoys comics, video games, movies, reading and board games . Over the past year I’ve taken a more active interest in artistic pursuits including digital painting, and now writing. I look forward to growing as a writer and bettering my craft in my time here!

Related Posts

DanDaDan Season 2 Episode 11
8.5

REVIEW: ‘DanDaDan’ Season 2 Episode 11 – “Hey, It’s a Kaiju”

09/11/2025
Sakamoto Days Episode 20
6.5

REVIEW: ‘Sakamoto Days’ Episode 20 — “Mutual Fans”

09/08/2025
Tougen Anki Episode 9 still from Netflix
4.0

REVIEW: ‘Tougen Anki’ Episode 9 — “Momotaro Spirit”

09/06/2025
My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 Episode 10 promotional image from Crunchyroll
10.0

REVIEW: ‘My Dress-Up Darling’ Season 2 Episode 10 — “So We’re Gonna Do It All Right Now?”

09/06/2025
Arknights Rise From Ember Rosmontis

REVIEW: ‘Arknights: Rise From Ember’ Is Phenomenal But Drags On Too Long

09/06/2025
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Episode 1
7.5

REVIEW: ‘The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity’ Episode 1 – “Rintaro and Kaoruko”

09/05/2025

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here
TRENDING POSTS
The Long Walk (2025) film review promotional image
9.5
Film

REVIEW: ‘The Long Walk’ Is The Most Heartfelt And Heartbreaking Stephen King Adaptation

By Kate Sánchez09/11/2025Updated:09/11/2025

The Long Walk is a brutal watch. Equally heartfelt and heartbreaking, it’s one of the best adaptations of Stephen King’s work.

Black Women Anime — But Why Tho (9) BWT Recommends

10 Black Women in Anime That Made Me Feel Seen

By LaNeysha Campbell11/11/2023Updated:12/03/2024

Black women are some of anime’s most iconic characters, and that has a big impact on Black anime fans. Here are some of our favorites.

EA Sports FC Icons Match promotional image from Nexon News

2025 Icons Match Returns With Football Legends Bridging The Pitch And Video Games

By Kate Sánchez09/03/2025Updated:09/03/2025

NEXON has announced the return of the ‘2025 Icons Match,’ a live event that brings a full roster of legendary players to the pitch.

Gojo Jujutsu Kaisen - But Why Tho (2) Features

Everything To Know About Satoru Gojo

By Kate Sánchez09/07/2023Updated:02/16/2025

Satoru Gojo is the heart of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 — now, heading into Cour 2, here is everything you need to know about the character.

But Why Tho?
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest RSS YouTube Twitch
  • CONTACT US
  • ABOUT US
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
  • Review Score Guide
Sometimes we include links to online retail stores. If you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small contribution.
Written Content is Copyright © 2025 But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

But Why Tho Logo

Support Us!

We're able to keep making content thanks to readers like YOU!
Support independent media today with
Click Here